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Mathias Dantin
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Energy, Natural Resources and Infrastructure
Position
Mathias Dantin is a highly experienced energy, natural resources and infrastructure regulatory and public law expert who has a particular focus on the evolving energy transition / decarbonisation sector. He also advises the firm's clients on their litigation and pre-litigation strategy for regulatory and public procurement matters before the administrative courts in France, the European Union and Francophone Africa.
Mathias' experience spans onshore/offshore wind, solar, green hydrogen, biofuels, biogas, renewable heat, EV charging stations, carbon capture, Guarantees of Origin (GOs), White Certificates and voluntary carbon credits. He also supports developers on the energy and decarbonization aspects of new gigafactories with green ambitions (EV batteries, green steel, rare earths recycling, etc.). Mathias also offers deep knowledge of the legal and regulatory framework governing sub-surface activities in the geothermal, extractive (notably lithium), gas storage and carbon storage sectors in France.
Mathias is a key member of the firm's cross-practice ESG team, with a particular focus on environmental issues. He is the founder of the Paris office Climate Change Hub and co-founder of AFEN (Association Française pour les Émissions Négatives).